Groups
About the Committees of the Conservative Association
The Association has a variety of committees to cover most interests. Anyone who is willing to get involved should contact the relevant Committee Chairman via Ebury Street on 020 7730 8181.
All callers can be assured of a warm welcome.
| Conservative Future |
Conservative Future Chairman - Edward Hallam The Young Conservatives in their hay-day were the most powerful youth wing of any political party with two million members. Although those halcyon days have long since gone the new version "Conservative Future" is open to all members of the Party aged under 30. Each year Conservative Future has various social events, speaker meetings and is active in all the Association's campaigns. The age limit is not too rigorously enforced and any who are interested should contact the CF Chairman. |
| Conservative Policy Forum |
Conservative Policy Forum Chairman - Tony Devenish Conservative Policy Forum replaced the well known and loved Conservative Political Centre. This group discusses and contributes to the formulation of Party policy and plays a particularly important role when we are in opposition. The Forum also holds meetings with guest speakers, predominantly from the Shadow Cabinet, at the House of Commons. Anyone interested in participating should contact the Chairman, Tony Devenish, via Ebury Street on 020 7730 8181. |
| Women's Constituency Committee |
Women's Constituency Committee Chairman - Mrs Vivien Mitchell The Women's Constituency Committee is one of the most important committees in the Association. It has always made a great contribution both financially and administratively. Many thousands have been contacted by the electoral communications prepared by this committee over the years and recent mechanisation has increased efficiency. New members are always welcome and should contact the Hon Secretary, Sally Tooth, via Ebury Street on 020 7730 8181. |
| Chinese Conservative Group |
Chinese Conservative Group Chairman - Kam Lee The Chinese community has long been firmly established in Westminster and is centred in Chinatown, now mainly in St James's ward. Conservatives in the community have served on the Association's committees in many capacities. Following the demise of the Party's One Nation Forum, to which many Chinese members belonged, it was decided to form a Chinese Conservative Group within the Association to provide a focus for Chinese support. The Group is chaired by Kam Lee, its vice-chairman is Bernard Man and the committee meets regularly to co-ordinate future activities. Highlights of the Group's work are the Chinese New Year celebration that normally takes place in February, and the Reception held at the Party Conference in October. Recently the Group spearheaded the formation of satellite groups in Manchester, Milton Keynes and Birmingham, North West England, North Wales and East Anglia and membership recruitment is currently being pursued nationwide. The Group welcomes as members all Conservative supporters in the Chinese community. Others interested in the Group's work are warmly welcomed to take part and should notify the Agent of their interest by telephoning 90 Ebury Street on 020 7730 8181. |
| Middle East Cultural Group |
Middle East Cultural Group Chairman - Neville Green, OBE Interest in Middle Eastern matters has increased greatly in the last decade and, of course, many from Middle Eastern countries live in the constituency. Meetings are held regularly, often with top-flight speakers and experts, to up-date members and friends on the situation in the area and the annual dinner is a social high-light of the year. Make contact by telephoning 90 Ebury Street on 020 7730 8181. |
| Conservative Young Professionals |
Conservative Young Professionals Chairman - Mrs Carolyn Ward This Group exists to help people involved in business who are interested in politics to meet like-minded individuals. It is an ideal net-working forum. It is chaired by Carolyn Ward who may be contacted via Ebury Street on 020 7730 8181. |
| Thorneycroft Luncheon |
Thorneycroft Luncheon Chairman - Bob Baldwin These luncheons, held three times a year since 1993, attract top-flight parliamentarians and many front-bench spokesmen as their guest speakers. Those interested in attending are encouraged to contact the hon. secretary, the Hon Clare Hambro, on 020 7730 8181. |